Although Venezuela has the world's largest petroleum reserves, the country has suffered from a combination of lower oil prices and tight limits on dollar purchases that have cut off vital food and ...

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Business editor Simon Jack said it could even lead to food shortages.

Venezuela's military is getting a major promotion as the socialist-run country struggles to combat severe shortages and stave off food riots.